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/ 13 December 2011
A Statistics SA survey has shown the formal non-agriculture sector has seen a rise of 59 000 jobs for the third quarter of the year.
Honeymoon murder accused Shrien Dewani’s extradition appeal begins in London today, amid new claims that police have failed to investigate properly.
Youth of all ages travelled to Durban during COP17 and through creative events spread the message that their future lay in the hands of the negotiators.
Boekehuis has recently been threatened with closure by it Media24. M&G speaks to Mark Gevisser about what makes Boekehuis different from other bookshops.
The NPA has still not responded to the <em>M&G</em>’s request to use information allegedly proving Mac Maharaj lied during a Scorpions interview.
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/ 12 December 2011
Following the cancellation of the SA Open, South African tennis has suffered another setback with the scrapping of the Soweto Open.
Desmond Tutu is recovering well in hospital after undergoing surgery on Friday, and there is no cause for serious concern, his spokesperson says.
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/ 12 December 2011
Despite a bid by President Zuma to intervene, China has executed Janice Bronwyn Linden from KwaZulu-Natal for drug smuggling.
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/ 12 December 2011
Aurora’s unpaid miners have issued a letter appealing for help ahead of the Christmas season while the company’s executives face legal action.
Two rhino on a Cape reserve have survived an attack by poachers, but one had to have its pregnancy terminated due to the stress of the dehorning.
Embattled Cricket South Africa CEO Gerald Majola has slammed former CSA President Mtutuzeli Nyoka, calling him "a snake, like his surname [in Zulu]".
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/ 12 December 2011
Despite South Africa’s pleas for clemency, China has executed Janice Bronwyn Linden from KwaZulu-Natal for smuggling drugs into the country in 2008.
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/ 12 December 2011
Scientists have warned that global leaders will need to commit to slashing carbon emissions drastically, despite the agreement reached in Durban.
Gambia’s Fatou Bensouda will be elected the ICC’s chief prosecutor as the hunt for war criminals and genocidal masterminds becomes more political.
South African President Jacob Zuma visited the West African nation of Benin on Sunday, a day after criticising Nato’s bombing campaign in Libya.
According to the presidency of COP17, an ad hoc group will now work towards charting a new universal legal agreement on climate change.
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/ 11 December 2011
People who think they only need three days’ leave between Christmas and New Year’s Day are in for a shock — they actually need to apply for four.
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/ 11 December 2011
A South African woman who is due to be executed by China for drug smuggling is apparently unaware of her fate, as is the practice of the state.
Reports have revealed that Mac Maharaj and his wife Zarina were willing to disclose sensitive ANC activities to avoid criminal investigations.
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/ 11 December 2011
Anglo American has been sued on two continents by miners wanting to be paid out after falling ill due to exposure to dangerous levels of dust.
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/ 11 December 2011
Nelson Mandela’s grandson is due to face criminal charges for not attending a high court inquiry over Aurora Empowerment Systems.
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/ 11 December 2011
Thanks to Isaac Chansa and Daine Klate, Orlando Pirates have taken home their second major trophy of the season after a 3-1 victory over Bidvest Wits.
Four hundred seal pups were stranded along the False Bay coastline on Friday, the City of Cape Town’s disaster risk management centre said.
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/ 10 December 2011
The presidency has distanced itself from the comments made by SIU head Willem Heath, saying they were made in his personal capacity.
The fossil of the day awards have been an established part of COP since 1999. COP17 drew to a close, the conference’s overall ‘colossal fossil’ was announced.
As negotiations entered the 11th hour at COP17, activists chanted slogans to the ICC. Those who saw out the peaceful protest were escorted out by UN security.
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/ 9 December 2011
The Committee to Protect Journalists are in solidarity with SA media that have voiced their worries over the Protection of State Information Bill.
Five countries are merging resources to create the Kaza, a conservation area roughly the size of Italy.
The president has issued a statement of regret regarding a flat he owns in Berea which has had its electricity cut off due to unpaid bills.
Civil society activists who gathered for a meeting with Jacob Zuma at the Durban City Hall allege they were ‘pushed and punched’ by volunteers.
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/ 8 December 2011
The <i>M&G</i>’s new business section will offer real insight into the South African, regional, and global business story.
Capitalist-driven corruption is the biggest threat to the realisation of SA’s dreams — and will unravel society, says Cosatu’s Zwelinzima Vavi.